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gary1954
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CNN just reported that a B-52 exploded upon landing in Qtar ( prob not spelled right naturally) no other details.

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It's now being reported as a B-1.
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yea i just read about that.
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Caught fire on landing, crew made it out okay.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/meast/04/04/bomber.crash/index.html

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Actually it didnt crash, it caught fire while taxiing and the 4 guys egressed, no word on the extent of the damage.
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Yes, I saw, I was at work when the "news Flash" came across the microwave......I suppose I am at fault for "following" the most trusted name in news :oops: *hangs head*

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